197 ⎸ [Q&A] Tech, Pricing, Client Acquisition, & Services

The Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast

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Are you dreaming of starting your own bookkeeping business but feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions you need to make? You're not alone. As someone who's built a successful bookkeeping practice from scratch, I know firsthand that figuring out what services to offer, how to price them, where to find clients, and what technology you need can feel like navigating a maze.

In this episode you’ll hear:

Advice on determining pricing strategies for bookkeeping services
Practical methods for finding clients
Recommendations for essential tech tools for new bookkeepers
What bookkeeping services are most in-demand and how to decide which ones to offer

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Ambitious Bookkeeper Free Training: http://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/training
Mini Courses: http://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/store
- Pricing for Profit
- Bookkeeping Client Closer
Bookkeeping Business Accelerator: http://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/bba
Software tools mentioned:
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- Shopify
- TaxJar
- A2X
- Hubdoc
- Calendly
- Google Suite/Workspace
- Zoom
- Loom
- Asana
- Canva
- Dubsado

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Q1 (00:03:24)

3. Q2 (00:06:55)

4. Q3 (00:13:46)

5. Q4 (00:19:15)

6. Q5 (00:22:00)

7. Q6 (00:26:12)

8. Q7 (00:26:29)

9. Conclusion (00:36:46)

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